# Guinness Atkinson Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF (ADIV): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/adiv for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Guinness Atkinson · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2006-03-31 This fund aims to invest a significant portion—at least 80%—of its total assets (along with any borrowed capital used for investment) in publicly traded companies that pay dividends. These companies must have substantial economic ties to nations throughout the Asia Pacific region. Typically, under regular market conditions, the fund will diversify its holdings across businesses linked to a minimum of four distinct Asia Pacific countries. These markets can include both established and developing economies, such as Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $19.34 | | Expense Ratio | 1.95% | | Assets Under Management | $53.8M | | NAV | $19.51 | | Holdings Count | 36 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 3.16% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.61 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $17.23 – $20.36 | | Beta | 0.70 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.1700 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-18 - Pay date: 2026-09-25 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does ADIV invest in? This fund aims to invest a significant portion—at least 80%—of its total assets (along with any borrowed capital used for investment) in publicly traded companies that pay dividends. These companies must have substantial economic ties to nations throughout the Asia Pacific region. Typically, under regular market conditions, the fund will diversify its holdings across businesses linked to a minimum of four distinct Asia Pacific countries. These markets can include both established and developing economies, such as Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan. ### What is the expense ratio of ADIV? Guinness Atkinson Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF (ADIV) charges an expense ratio of 1.95%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### What is ADIV's dividend yield? ADIV's trailing-twelve-month yield is 3.16%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### How big is ADIV? Guinness Atkinson Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF (ADIV) manages $53.8M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is ADIV actively managed or an index fund? ADIV is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (ADIV's is 1.95%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions. ### When was ADIV launched? Guinness Atkinson Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF (ADIV) launched in March 2006 and is managed by Guinness Atkinson. ### Does ADIV pay a dividend? Yes, Guinness Atkinson Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF (ADIV) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 3.16%. Full dividend history is on this page. ### How often does ADIV pay dividends? Guinness Atkinson Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### When is ADIV's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for ADIV was 2026-09-18. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will ADIV's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 1.95% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does ADIV charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from ADIV's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does ADIV cost more than a fund like VOO? ADIV is actively managed (current expense ratio 1.95%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether ADIV's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to ADIV? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as ADIV (1.95%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/adiv - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/adiv/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/adiv/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/adiv/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/adiv/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.